Parks and Natural Areas

King County Parks’ mission is to steward, enhance and acquire parks to inspire healthy communities, and with 28,000 acres of open space, King County Parks offers close-to-home recreational experiences for everyone.

In our 200 parks, you’ll find ballfields, playgrounds and pools, as well as lush forests, quiet meadows, and sweeping vistas of mountains, rivers and Puget Sound. What are you looking to do? Click here to explore all the fun possibilities in King County Parks – Your Big Backyard.